Ideas
When the Generals Become Democracy's Guardians
Military officers have checked some of the president’s uglier populist impulses. But what does that mean for liberal values?
Business
Mattis Takes on the Pentagon Bureaucracy
The defense secretary wants to reform the sprawling department’s business functions and reorganize key executive offices.
Science & Tech
US Military Is Looking to Add AI to Its Cyber Defense
The Pentagon's outgoing chief information officer said the Pentagon has already looked into IBM’s Watson platform.
Business
F-35 General: Boeing Heard Nothing ‘Unreleasable’ in F-35 Call With Trump
“The discussions that we had were all pre-decisional,” Lt. Gen. Bogdan tells lawmakers.
Policy
The Future Depends on Fixing Readiness Now, Vice Chiefs Tell Lawmakers
Service leaders’ annual pilgrimage to Capitol Hill also serves as Phase One of Mattis’ long-range plan.
Policy
Defense Department Hiring Freeze Rules Coming Soon
Here are some of the civilian exemptions senators are demanding to Trump's federal freeze-out.
Business
Trump Says He Fixed F-35 Program in Two Months
The president says the project is “now in good shape,” but pledges to continue considering Super Hornet bids from Boeing.
Policy
Can James Mattis Protect Trump From Hubris?
The president-elect and the risks of overconfidence.
Threats
Defense Secretary Nominee Cautions Against ‘Stumbling’ into Cyberwar
James Mattis also said he was “philosophically OK” with elevating U.S. Cyber Command into a unified command.
Business
Trump is Now America’s Arms Deal Negotiator
His meetings and bombshell tweets with the heads of America’s two largest weapon makers show Trump will play a role in hammering out contracts.
Business
Defense Contractors Should Fear More Than Trump’s Tweets
It’s not just Lockheed and Boeing. As president, Trump can mess with just about any contract he wants, even high-priced fighter jets, ships and armored trucks.
Ideas
Will Obama’s Mattis Be Trump’s Mattis?
In General Mattis, Trump picked an insider warrior-diplomat who worked with the Obama administration, respected Hillary Clinton, and knows the Middle East better than most.
Ideas
As Trump Waits, So Do US War Fighters, Planners
The truth is nobody from the Pentagon to Baghdad knows yet if Trump will escalate or withdraw from America's ongoing fights around the world.
Business
Boeing Defense CEO Weighs Spending More Time in DC
The shift would follow a raft of larger organizational and personnel changes at the aerospace giant.
Business
Pentagon Urged to Better Integrate Intel Needs in Weapons Acquisition
GAO says training and tighter certification would improve communication.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Needs A Chief Innovation Officer, Say Eric Schmidt, Jeff Bezos, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Friends
The move comes off a recommendation from a new innovation board chaired by Google, Amazon, and LinkedIn veterans.
Threats
The Worst Is Yet To Come in Mosul, US Leaders Say
ISIS’ resistance is stiffening as coalition fighters close in on the city.
Ideas
'What President Trump Meant to Say'
I would have been fired on the spot if I spoke like Donald Trump.
Business
Pentagon Fronts Bomb Buys For Allies Fighting ISIS
A special budget account is being used to boost weapons production ahead of allies' formal orders.
Policy